So? And suppose they invite Gregory & Petukhov to Skate America also. Would that constitute pants wetting as well?

Hardly, as the US has two very strong dance teams who can be counted on to contend for World medals: B/A and D/W. Gregory/Petukhov's best Worlds finish was 9th, in 2006, so they were never a podium contender.

It's a very different situation with the Ladies. The US hasn't won a Ladies World medal since 2006, and Sasha was one of the medalists that year.

I think USFS will pick Cohen and Flatt, and the third spot will be TBD. That gives USFS the flexibility to give the third spot to one of the US ladies who might not get two assignments right off the bat, or (a long shot) to Kwan who might decide to return.